News for 'Panaji'

Goa Swimming coach, accused of rape, arrested

Goa Swimming coach, accused of rape, arrested

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Swimming coach Surajit Ganguly, accused of raping a 15-year-old girl who was training with him, was arrested in New Delhi on Friday, a senior police official in Panaji informed on Friday. Superintendent of Police (North) Utkrisht Prasoon said Ganguly was held in New Delhi's Kashmiri Gate area.

'India will eventually come through'

'India will eventually come through'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

No government can 'ignore inclusiveness in a democracy', Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Kovind winds up nationwide tour with visits to Maha, Goa, Gujarat

Kovind winds up nationwide tour with visits to Maha, Goa, Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Kovind spoke to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray over phone and thanked him for supporting his candidature.

Tehelka woman journalist deposes before magistrate

Tehelka woman journalist deposes before magistrate

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The woman journalist, who has alleged sexual assault by Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, deposed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate today in Panaji for over eight hours, corroborating facts she had mentioned in her email.

Biranchi case: Prime accused surrenders in Goa

Biranchi case: Prime accused surrenders in Goa

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Acharya walked into the Panaji police station at 2.30 pm and surrendered before the state police, who were unaware about his presence in Goa till then. Sources said that the Orissa police had tracked down his whereabouts on the basis of the mobile number which he was using. The signals indicated that Acharya was somewhere in north Goa.

Parrikar has advanced-stage cancer, says Goa minister

Parrikar has advanced-stage cancer, says Goa minister

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Sardesai is the second member of the cabinet after health minister Vishwajit Rane to talk about the exact nature of Parrikar's illness.

Six scientists of NIO attacked in sea

Six scientists of NIO attacked in sea

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

A boat carrying six scientists of the Waltair-Vishkhapatnam-based regional centre of National Institute of Oceanography in Panaji was attacked off the Yermal coast in Karnataka's Udupi district. No one was injured in the incident. The attackers, boarding two canoes, alighted into the NIO boat two days ago and took away geo-physical survey instruments after a brief scuffle with the scientists, a NIO spokesman said in Panaji on Wednesday.

Now, tourists can enjoy luxury cruise in Goa's Mandovi river

Now, tourists can enjoy luxury cruise in Goa's Mandovi river

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The company has introduced motorised boats in Mandovi river, which is the major river in the coastal state, with vast picturesque backwaters.

Now, Goa bans sale of Maggi; 11th state to ban noodle brand

Now, Goa bans sale of Maggi; 11th state to ban noodle brand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Goa on Sunday joined several other states in banning the sale of Nestle's instant noodle brand 'Maggi' which is at the centre of a raging nationwide row over food safety concerns.

Dhyan Chand deserved Bharat Ratna before anyone else: Milkha

Dhyan Chand deserved Bharat Ratna before anyone else: Milkha

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Legendary track and field sprinter Milkha Singh says hockey legend Dhyan Chand deserved the Bharat Ratna honour 'before anyone else', even as he proposed that cricket great Sachin Tendulkar be made the country's sports minister.

Former Goa Congress MLA Vishwajit Rane joins BJP

Former Goa Congress MLA Vishwajit Rane joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Former Goa Congress MLA Vishwajit Rane, who had defied the party whip to vote against the trust motion of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar last month, on Thursday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tejpal, former Tehelka editor-in-chief, was accused of sexually assaulting the colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa in 2013.

Goa to celebrate Revolution Day on June 18

Goa to celebrate Revolution Day on June 18

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

On Monday, the freedom fighters will visit Aguada jail, a Portuguese-era fort-turned-prison, to pay homage to the memories of those who languished there fighting for liberation.

No permission to Pak JIT to enter airbase: Parrikar

No permission to Pak JIT to enter airbase: Parrikar

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The visiting five-member Joint Investigation Team from Pakistan will not have access to the Pathankot airbase to carry out investigation into the terror attack.

Hang beef-eaters, says sadhvi; prosecute her, says Cong

Hang beef-eaters, says sadhvi; prosecute her, says Cong

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Sadhvi also said "there is no such thing as saffron terrorism," adding that "saffron means dedicated life for the nation and dharma."

Goa: 1 held for carrying explosives

Goa: 1 held for carrying explosives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Police also tracked down a person in nearby Lamga village who manufactures such explosives. "It is a matter of concern that such fuses are available and can be misused by anti-social elements.

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Bribery case: Police conduct searches at ex-Goa CM's residence

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Goa Police on Thursday conducted searches at the residence of former Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and in other places in the state in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Sahitya Akademi awards announced

Sahitya Akademi awards announced

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

"It is for the first time that books in the newly recognised Bodo and Santhali language were selected for the awards," Narang said while declaring the awards.

Pramod Sawant, a Parrikar loyalist, rises to top

Pramod Sawant, a Parrikar loyalist, rises to top

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The two-time MLA from Sankhalim in North Goa, Sawant, who was speaker of the state assembly, is a dedicated Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker.

Goa Congress MLAs meet governor, stake claim to form govt

Goa Congress MLAs meet governor, stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The opposition party had earlier written to Sinha, staking claim to form the government on Friday and then again on Sunday.

BJP 'thinking on political transit phase' in Goa

BJP 'thinking on political transit phase' in Goa

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

A BJP leader, on condition of anonymity, said all party MLAs have been asked not to leave the state.

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'If you weed out corruption, you will bring glory to Goa.'

Pratapsinh Rane to be Goa CM

Pratapsinh Rane to be Goa CM

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Parrikar said he received Gandhi's visit in the spirit of India's healthy political tradition of rising above bipartisan considerations and wishing even opponents a quick recovery from any ailment.

Tarun Tejpal charged with rape of woman journalist

Tarun Tejpal charged with rape of woman journalist

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

If proven guilty, Tejpal can be sentenced for more than seven years of imprisonment on these charges.

Goa building collapse: Rescue ops stopped as adjacent structures tilt

Goa building collapse: Rescue ops stopped as adjacent structures tilt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Rescuers said 15 more people are still trapped in the debris.

Advani unwell, I told him not to attend today's meet: BJP chief

Advani unwell, I told him not to attend today's meet: BJP chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh and the party's senior leader Narendra Modi dodged all questions about the latter's possible projection as BJP's prime ministerial candidate, after they arrived for the party's national executive meeting in Panaji on Friday.

Paris Hilton rocks India Resort Fashion Week 'Gangnam Style'

Paris Hilton rocks India Resort Fashion Week 'Gangnam Style'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Hilton opened the show with the popular Korean number Gangnam Style and left her fans asking for more.

Parrikar re-admitted to Mumbai hospital; could go abroad for treatment

Parrikar re-admitted to Mumbai hospital; could go abroad for treatment

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

In a video message, Parrikar, 62, appealed people to continue praying for his health.

How netas celebrate Raksha Bandhan

How netas celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Several political leaders were photographed celebrating raksha bandhan, some of them with students and small children.

Breather for Tejpal; won't be arrested till 10am on Saturday

Breather for Tejpal; won't be arrested till 10am on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal was arrested by the Goa police shortly after he arrived at Panaji airport on Friday in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a woman colleague by him.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

WOOT! Sunburn Festival WILL stay in Goa!

WOOT! Sunburn Festival WILL stay in Goa!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

State's tourism minister assures support to the very popular music festival, though the organisers must scout for a new venue.

Drought in Maharashtra forcing girls into flesh trade?

Drought in Maharashtra forcing girls into flesh trade?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

As people in drought-hit parts of Maharashtra face livelihood challenges, concerns have been raised over the possibility of girls from these areas being allegedly trafficked to Goa for flesh trade, according to a prominent NGO in Panaji.

SP MLA brought girls to Goa: Dance bar raid report

SP MLA brought girls to Goa: Dance bar raid report

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

A day after the Goa police arrested six persons, including a Uttar Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly, during a raid at a dance bar here, investigations have revealed that the accused brought the girls to the state on their trip and even stayed with them in a hotel.

Is opposition to Modi reason for Advani skipping BJP meet?

Is opposition to Modi reason for Advani skipping BJP meet?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani's absence in Panaji on Friday cast a shadow on the national executive meeting beginning on Saturday raising doubts whether the party would go ahead with its plans to announce Narendra Modi as head of the campaign committee for the Lok Sabha elections.

SARS victim to be discharged today

SARS victim to be discharged today

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

Rahul holds meetings with Congress members in Goa

Rahul holds meetings with Congress members in Goa

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday held discussions with office bearers in Goa, during his first ever visit to the state after his party faced humiliating defeat in the assembly elections early this year.

Tejpal gets poachers for company, but no fan or mattress

Tejpal gets poachers for company, but no fan or mattress

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

From the two murder accused he shared his room with on his first night in police lock-up, arrested Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal had four local men, held on charges of poaching, as his cell mates on the second night.